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N140 UTA

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,177 mi
Last recorded66,177 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 UTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 66,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight runout on n/s/f brake

Fail 30 Dec 2008 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight runout on n/s/f brake

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2008 53,790 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,873 miles

nearside door stay loose

Fail 10 Jan 2006 42,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

parts of exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Jan 2006 42,481 miles

parts of exhaust rusting

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N140 UTA is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N140 UTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N140 UTA registered?

N140 UTA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N140 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 UTA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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